CT Tech - Heart PRN Job McAllen area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Responsibilities

Performs all Computed Tomography exams; performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer; evaluates all orders, verifies them with the radiologist if needed, and ensures the correct exam is performed. Properly screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications for oral or IV contrast. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.

Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime and on-call/call-back status when needed.

Qualifications

Must have current BCLS certification.

2 years prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.

Membership in related professional organization preferred.

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.

Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas.

ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)

ARRT Certification (C) in Computed Tomography required.

Education, Training, Experience

Diagnostic
- Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams. Some of these exams may be performed as portables.
- Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm
- BCLS on hire
Computed Tomography
- Able to be trained in Computed Tomography.
- Able to operate a power injector.
- Able to perform various parts of the body from head to lower extremities.
- Familiarized with contraindications for contrast.
- Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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